Las Fiestas de Taos Guide 2013

Fiestas are a centuries-old tradition passed from generation to generation, a way of preserving the rich cultures that have developed in Taos over the last 400-plus years. This festivity is an opportunity for each of us to unite in fellowship. It is a special time for families, friends and visitors to join together and enjoy one another’s company, while taking the time to taste delicious foods, listen to mariachis and traditional Northern New Mexico music, view the many talented people performing Spanish flamenco, Mexican dances, and other forms of entertainment throughout the weekend, and soak in the ambiance of Historic Taos Plaza.

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President’s welcome
¡Bienvenidos!
Dear Taos visitors y Mis Queridos Taoseños:
On behalf of the Taos Fiesta
Council and myself, welcome
to our annual celebration, Las
Fiestas de Taos. We truly thank
God Almighty for the abundant blessings that have been
bestowed upon us and our community over the years, and ask
God’s grace in the years to come.
As our grandparents instilled
upon us, as did their grandparents before them, Siempre Dios
Primero — Always God First.
Fiestas are a centuries-old
tradition passed from generation to generation, a way of preserving the rich
cultures that have developed in Taos over the
last 400-plus years. This festivity is an opportunity for each of us to unite in fellowship. It is a
special time for families, friends and visitors to
join together and enjoy one another’s company,
while taking the time to taste delicious foods,
listen to mariachis and traditional Northern
New Mexico music, view the many talented
people performing Spanish flamenco, Mexican dances, and other forms of entertainment
throughout the weekend, and soak in the ambiance of Historic Taos Plaza.
This year’s theme is “¡Bienvenidos, Nuestra
Comunidad Es Su Casa! — Welcome, Our Community is Your Home!” This theme is taken
from the traditional Hispanic culture in which,
when we welcome guests into our homes we
emphasize our hospitality by expressing, “Mi
Casa Es Su Casa — My Home is Your Home.”
El Sabor de Nuestra Gente — The Flavor of
Our People is one of
the greatest assets that
our community has to
offer. Yes, much is lost
in literal translation, but
the friendliness and hospitality of Taoseños are
not. Take the time during this Fiesta weekend
to thank God for what
you have (not dwell on
what you don’t), breathe
in the fresh mountain
air, take the time to
fellowship with one another, enjoy the cuisine
and entertainment, and
always pray for rain; although, another tradition
has been plenty of rain on Fiesta weekend.
We invite our visitors to tour the many
cultural and historic sites throughout Taos
County and receive with open arms, the cariño
(affection) of our community. We invite our
fellow Taoseños to spend quality time with one
another, while never forgetting how blessed and
special we are to have been, “Hechos, Nacidos
y Creados en La Tierra de Dios — Made, Born
and Raised in God’s Country.” For those who
have moved from Taos, always remember, you
can take you out of Taos, but you can’t take
Taos out of you (piensalo bien — think about it
thoroughly).
¡Dios Les Bendiga! ¡Que Viva Taos! ¡Que Vivan
Las Fiestas!
Cariñosamente,
Don Francisco Trujillo II
President, Taos Fiesta Council, Inc.
Contents
Invitation from the Council
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List of Sponsors
6
2012 Reina’s Farewell
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2013 Reina’s Welcome
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From the Mayor’s Office
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From the County Commission 12
Welcome from Taos Pueblo 14
From the Intergov. Council
Royal Court Profiles
Reina Rodrígues
Princesa Chávez
Princesa Loya
Princesa Medina
Princesa Valencia
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Record your Fiestas memories 24
Entertainment Schedule
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Fiesta Council
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Grand Marshalls
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Dedication: Rose Vigil
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List of Past Reinas
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Memories of Fiestas past
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Staff
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Cover photograph: Tina larkin
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The Taos Fiesta Council cordially invites you
to attend the following 2013 Fiesta Events:
Friday, July 19
Saturday, July 20
Sunday, July 21
of Queen
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church
5:30 p.m.
Enos García Elementary to
Taos Plaza
10 a.m.
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
noon
n Fiesta Mass & Crowning
n Children’s Parade
n Historical Parade
n Official Fiesta Opening
Taos Plaza
7:30 p.m.
For a full schedule see page 28
2013 Fiestas de Taos Official Sponsors
Turquoise Level Sponsors
Taos Fiesta Council, Inc.
Town of Taos
Coral Level Sponsors
Taos County
The Taos News
Webb Design
Amigos de las Fiestas
Centinel Bank of Taos
DMC Broadcasting
Invisible Martian Photography by Roberto Ruiz
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
La Fonda Hotel, Taos Plaza
New Mexico Mounted Patrol
New Mexico State Police
Peoples Bank
Sagebrush Convention Center
Taos Convention Center
Taos County EMS
Taos County Sheriff’s Department
Taos Fire Department
Taos Police Department
US Bank
Viva Sports
The Fiesta Council wants to thank everyone for assisting in maintaining
a centuries old community tradition.
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Juliette Elizabeth Rebekah Peralta
Bienvenidos
Familia
y Amigos
de Taos,
I
am so honored and blessed to
have represented my community of Taos, New Mexico
as La Reina de las Fiestas de Taos.
As my rein nears its end, I would
like to look back and thank God
for blessing us with a safe and
wonderful year. Throughout the
year, my court and I have had the
pleasure of attending many fiesta
events throughout Northern New
Mexico. Traveling to different communities taught us how important
it was to cherish our heritage, keep
our traditions alive, and recognize
the value of our religion. The many people we
have met over the past year have helped make
this a memorable experience. The friendships
and memories I have made with my court will
always have a special place in my heart.
I would like to give my greatest thanks to
my mother and father, Dina Peralta and Joey
Peralta for their endless love and encouragement throughout my life. To my beautiful
sisters, Jasmine and Jenna, for inspiring me
every day to be the best I can be. To my grandparents, Virginia and Urban Romero, and Liz
and Alfred Peralta, thank you for all the love
and support you have given me all my life. A
big thanks to my Godmother, Laurie Weathers
for all the help, guidance, and love you have
given me. I would not be where I am today
without my family. I would like to thank all of
our escorts for being there when we needed
a dance partner, even if we only gave you a
few hours’ notice. Thank you so much to the
families of each of my Princesas for everything
you have done for us.
Ultimately, I owe the deepest thanks to
my lovely Princesas; Santana Martínez, Andra
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Lucero, Leeandra Munoz, and Sonrisa Medina
for making it an incredible year. I have made
such meaningful friendships with each of you
that I will forever cherish in my heart.
On behalf of my court I would like to thank
all of our friends, families, and sponsors. To
the Taos Fiesta Council for making it possible
for our youth to have this opportunity, for
preserving the traditions of Taos, and for keeping the Fiestas alive every year. And of course,
thank you Vangie, Elma, Sonya, and Remi for
taking all of us under your wings, watching
over us, and guiding us as we flourished into
confident young women.
To the 2013 Royal court, I wish you the best
of luck as you embark on this new journey. I
know you will represent our beautiful community of Taos to the best of your abilities. Make
every moment last and make friendships that
will last a lifetime. God bless you all!
Muchisimas Gracias Por Todo y ¡Que Vivan
Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana!
Juliette Elizabeth Rebekah Peralta
La Reina de Las Fiestas de Taos 2012
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De Las Fiestas De Santiago y
Santa Ana por 2013. I could not be
happier to be representing such a
beautiful and sacred place that I
call my home. Taos is like no other
place in the world; its uniqueness is
remarkable for the reason that each
culture has its own special features
that contribute to the identity of
Taos.
It is with great honor and delight
to share and continue the traditions, customs and our multi-cultural community alongside my
court. Although I hold the title of
La Reina, I feel that my princesas,
Krista Chavez, Dania Loya, Crestina
Medina and Kathryn Valencia are all winners
and we all hold the same level of importance
within this royal court. These girls are all
beautiful, wonderful and caring young ladies
and together we will experience a lifetime of
memories. We will represent Taoseños with
pride, love and appreciation. Throughout
the course of the year, I hope to meet new
people, embrace new experiences and create
everlasting memories with my princesas. The
year has just begun and already it has been an
experience of a lifetime. As members of the
fiesta court I know we will represent la gente y
la comunidad de Taos con muncho orgullo.
I thank Our Dear Lord, for I am truly
blessed and privileged to celebrate my religion. I pray to our patron saints, Santiago and
Santa Ana, to bless me and my court with a
safe and unforgettable year as well as blessings for a peaceful and joyous celebration for
our families and friends from near and far,
and for all those who visit our community this
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fiesta year.
On behalf of the 2013 Fiesta Court, I would
like to express my gratitude to our families
who have been there for us throughout the
years; without them we would not be who
we are today. I would like to thank all our
sponsors for their generous donations and
support. I would also like to thank the Taos
Fiesta Council for all the efforts they put forth
to keep the annual tradition of Las Fiestas
de Taos alive. Also, a huge thank you to our
sponsors Evangeline “Vangie” Romero, Elma
Vigil, Sonya Romero and Remi Medina for
their hard work and dedication they set forth
to guide and assist my princesas and myself. I
look forward to working with you and nuestra
comunidad de Taos throughout the year.
¡Gracias y Que Vivan Las Fiestas de Santiago
y Santa Ana!
Sincerely, Angelica Esperanza Rodrígues
La Reina de Las Fiestas de
Santiago y Santa Ana de 2013
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From the Mayor’s Office
s the Mayor of Taos,
I welcome you to
join us during the
Fiestas de Taos celebration from July 19 to 21.
During 2013, Taos has
received national recognition in news outlets
like Yahoo.com, The Los
Angeles Times and Today
as the home of the newest
National Monument and
for our unique vibe and
attractions. You can read
them all at taos.org. We invite you to discover what
everyone has been talking
about and create your own Adventures de Taos
— our traveler education theme for 2013.
Traditionally, the Fiestas de Taos is a time
when Taoseños are invited to put aside their
labor for the weekend and enjoy this cultural
celebration. This year’s theme is “Welcome!
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¡Bienvenidos! para Taos County
t is with great pleasure
that I welcome you all
to the annual Fiestas
de Taos. The Taos Fiestas
is the annual celebration of the feast day for
the community’s patron
saints. Taos County
residents have been celebrating the Feast of San
Geronimo since the days
of the early trade fairs.
Colorful parades and entertainment in the plaza
have historically been
part of this community
celebration that brings us
all together.
As the chairman of the Taos County Board
of Commissioners, I and my fellow elected
officials want to you to have a great time in
our wonderful community and to help us
celebrate this annual event. We encourage you
to enjoy the festive blend of delicious cuisine,
traditional music, dancing and spiritual fellowship, while honoring the cultural uniqueness of Taos.
We’d like to thank the Fiesta Council and
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Our Community is Your
Home! ¡Bienvenidos!
Nuestra Comunidad es
Su Casa!” This centuriesold fiesta celebrates the
gathering of generations
and culture through
food, music and fellowship. Experience Taos
traditions like El Vibaron
and Tio Vivo (a historic
merry-go-round) as well
as traditional dance and
more!
We hope you enjoy
your time at this year’s
Fiestas and take away
fond memories. We also hope you create some
unique adventures. To learn more visit fiestasdetaos.com.
Sincerely,
Darren M. Cordova, Mayor
Town of Taos
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all of the volunteers,
young and old, who
spend countless hours
organizing and planning
this important annual
event. Without the many
committee members,
volunteers, advertisers and sponsors who
donate selflessly to make
this celebration happen,
we would not be able to
continue to produce this
traditional event.
We’d also like to
extend a sincere thank
you to the 250 employees
of Taos County who work
hard every day to provide the best possible
service to the many constituents who come to
our county offices for assistance.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2013
Fiestas de Taos, July 19-21 on the Historic Taos
Plaza. ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas!
Yours sincerely,
Daniel R. Barrone
Chairman, Taos County Board
of Commissioners
2013
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Welcome from Taos Pueblo
going back centuries, when we traded with
aos Pueblo would like to join the town of
other Indian tribes and later with non-Indians.
Taos and surrounding communities in
Our Pueblo has been inscribed as a World
welcoming everyone to the 2013 Fiestas
Heritage Site and by the United Nations as
de Taos. The Fiestas are a time when we join
a place of significance
neighbors in celebration and
worldwide.
give thanks for the special
UNESCO has recogplace in which we live: the
nized Taos Pueblo for its
ancestral and ongoing home
living culture, which we
for the Taos Pueblo people.
continue to practice as
We would also like to
we have for centuries. WE
invite everyone to visit Taos
hope you will be able to
Pueblo, July 25 and 26 when
visit and join us during
we celebrate our Santiago
Rick Romancito
2013 Taos Pueblo Governor Ernesto Luhan
these celebratory times.
and Santa Ana feast days.
Kee nah soo Goo yah!
We will perform corn dances
Let’s all have an enjoyable
around 2 p.m. each day.
time!
Our main feast day, for San
Contact us at 758-1028,
Geronimo, is on Sept. 30,
758-9593 or visit our webwhen we’ll hold foot races,
site, taospueblo.com.
beginning around 7 a.m.
Our annual feast, in addition
Governor Ernesto Luhan
to honoring traditions, is a
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War Chief Samuel Gomez
trade fair that has a history
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as Fiestas de Taos, honoring the town of Taos’
Patron Saints Santiago
and Santa Ana, is an annual
Taos celebration that has for
years and generations brought
together Taoseños and visitors
alike. For me, Las Fiestas de
Taos conjure up fond memories of the aroma of cotton
candy, riding the Tio Vivo as a
young man, beautiful señoritas dressed up in fiesta attire
and local musicians playing
their favorite tunes.
The members of the Intergovernmental
Council of the Enchanted Circle representing
Taos County, the Towns of Red River and Taos,
the Villages of Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Questa,
and Taos Ski Valley, Picuris and Taos Pueblos,
University of New Mexico-Taos, Peñasco
Independent Schools, Questa Independent
Schools, and Taos Municipal Schools, wish all
of our fine residents and neighbors a safe and
happy fiesta.
For almost 20 years, the Intergovernmental
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Council of the Enchanted
Circle has wished the Taos
Fiesta Council, the Taos
Fiesta Queen and her court a
momentous fiesta celebration. We continue the same
this year as we celebrate
the Taos Fiesta Council’s
current theme of, “Bienvenidos, Nuestra Comunidad
Es Su Casa. Welcome, Our
Community Is Your Home.”
There are many reasons to
celebrate: Taos and its surrounding neighbors are a
multicultural and colorful people. Las Fiestas
de Taos offer a unique opportunity to come together to celebrate our home with its diversity
and time honored traditions!
¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! ¡Que vivan Las
Fiestas de Taos y toda su gente!
Gabriel J. Romero,
Chairman, Intergovernmental Council
Of The Enchanted Circle
Vice Chairman, Taos County
Board of Commissioners, Dist. III
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Tina Larkin
Princesa Dania Georgina Loya, Princesa Kathryn Anne Cecilia Valencia,
La Reina Angelica Esperanza RodrĂ­gues, Princesa Crestina Quindaro Sarah Medina
and Princesa Krista Genessa Genevieve Chavez.
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a Reina de las
Fiestas de Taos in
2013 is Angelica
Esperanza Rodrígues.
She is 18 years old
and a 2013 Taos High
School graduate. She
enjoys dancing, acting and singing but
spends a great amount
of time watching WWE
professional wrestling.
La Reina is a devoted
fan of the sport and
will be competing
soon in Albuquerque.
“It was a secret wish
but it became a reality,” she said.
Just like being
Reina de las Fiestas de
Taos.
She has many
plans for herself and
her royal court. “We
will be traveling to interesting places and sharing our culture and traditions,” she said. “I also
want to help the community as much as I can,
particularly the children and the older folks.”
She volunteers often. One of her favorite
places is Twirl, where she takes care of children
so their mothers have a chance to relax. She
also volunteers at the CAV Thrift Store and loves
to work with little
kids as an assistant
at the Taos Family Development
Center at Taos High
School.
La Reina Rodrígues is planning
to stay with the
Taos High School
dance department
to share her experience. She has also
been part of the
drama department
and the Orange
Crush drill Team.
She plans
to attend the
University of New
Mexico-Taos and
later transfer to
the Albuquerque
Tina Larkin
campus to pursue a
career in medicine
and pediatric care. “I’d like to become a neonatal registered nurse practitioner,” she said.
She is the daughter of Renell Romero and
Lorenzo Rodrígues of Taos. Her maternal
grandparents are Florence and Tim Romero.
Her paternal grandparents are Maryjane and
Larry Rodrígues.
— Teresa Dovalpage
La Reina Rodrigues’ Sponsors
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Taos Financial Strategies
Andrew and Violanda
Gonzáles
Aryanna Rodrígues
Atira’s
Carlos’ Barber Shop
David and Denise Maestas and
family
Evelyn Espinoza -Martínez
Illusions Salon
Jamie Acosta
JD and Anna Romero
J&D Electrical Contractors
Jenea Maestas
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Joe and Abby Fernández
Jona James and Cletus Smith
Leroy and Isabel Trujillo
Mark Abeyta
Mario Montoya
Mante’s Chow Cart
Michelle Palanco
Renell Romero
Rick H. Chávez
Rocky Mountain Chocolate
Factory
Sharon and Sammy Gonzáles
Stevie, Aram, and Sam Belian
Tim and Florence Romero
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Genevieve
Chávez, the youngest royal court
member, is 16
years old and will
be a 2015 Taos High
School graduate.
She is engaged in
advance placement
classes and has
been a member of
the Honor Society
since seventh
grade.
She participates
in Taos High School
cheerleading and
was one of the
members who won
third place at state
in 2012 and second
place in 2013.
Princesa Chávez
is proud to be a
member of the San Francisco de Asís Church
community. “I have been a catechism helper
for the last three years,” she said.
She is energetic and athletic. She enjoys
running, dancing, hunting and is a huge bas-
ketball fan. But she
also loves to read
and is currently
finishing “The
Great Gatsby.”
“I have a list of
books that I’m going to read during
the summer,” she
said.
Her plans are
to attend the University of Colorado
to pursue a career
in medicine.
“My goal is to
become a radiologist,” she said.
Princesa
Chávez likes to
spend time with
her family. She
is the daughter
of Fatima and
Herbert Chávez of
Tina Larkin
Ranchos de Taos.
Her maternal grandparents are Rosie and
Patricio Suazo and the late Genevieve Suazo.
Her paternal grandparents are Porfiria and
Pedro Chávez.
— By Teresa Dovalpage
Princesa Chávez’ Sponsors
Fatima and Herbert Chávez
Grandma Porfiria and Grandpa
Pedro Chávez
Amalia “Molly” Martínez
Arturo and Linda Suazo
Chacon Accounting
Auntie Cindy Gallegos
Dan and Pat Rael
Dennis Martínez DBA Northern
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Doug and Stacy Swinehart
Dr. Clarice Pick D.S. PC
Dr. Lucille Gallegos-Jaramillo
Eddy and Anna Abeyta
Edwin and Phyllis Gurule
Ernesto and Antoinette García
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Fred and Paula Sisneros
Gloria Duran
Henry Sánchez Jr.
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Karen Salazar and family
Kit Carson Electric Co.
Leilani Torres and John Montaño
Leonel Chávez and Esther Winter
Magdalena and Randy Suazo
Margaret Palmer
Moises Martínez DBA Adventure
Ski Shop
Mondo Italiano
Nelson and Michelle Abeyta
Nickie Jo McCarty
Nikki Schuler
Phoenix Mechanical, LLC
Patrica G. Salazar
Polished Nail Salon
Que Pasa
Ranchos Plaza Grill
Randall Lumber & Hardware
Rianna and Jesus Herrera
Robert Medina & Sons
Robert and Sue Martin-Trujillo
Romeros Río Grande Propane
Sarah Medina-Martínez
Sharon and Roy Salazar
Start To Finish Collision Repair
Toni Hippeli
Top Notch Towing & Transport
Taos Monte Bello RV Park
Taos Tennis –Kurt Edelbrock
The Peralta Girls
Treats & Sweets
Uncle Derek and Auntie Bertha
Valerio
Uncle Mario Chávez
Uncle-Niño Josh and Aunt Carmella
Suazo
Vigils Iron Works
Viva Sports
Zekes Auto Supplies
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Princesa
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Dania Georgina Loya
P
rincesa Dania
Georgina
Loya is 18
years old. She is
fully bilingual and a
self-confessed tech
geek. “I love to work
with audio and
special effects on
films,” she said.
She is a 2013
Taos Academy
Charter School
graduate and has
already taken
several dual-credit
classes. “I love my
school,” she said. “It
prepped me up for
my future college
life, and for my life
in general.”
She participated
in culinary arts
classes through the
Taos High School
program and won
second place in
the red chile judges choice at the annual Chile
Cook-off. She was also a member of Las Tigres
Boxing and helped manage the Taos Tiger Track
Team.
Princesa Loya
loves learning
about technology.
She likes handson projects and is
interested in video
game designing,
acting, film editing,
and learning everything she can about
automobiles.
Her plans
are to attend the
University of New
Mexico to pursue a
career in mechanical engineering and
film production.
“I’d like to become
a production engineer,” she said.
Her motto is:
“Life gets better
with patience.”
She is the
daughter of Flora
and Jorge Loya of
Tina Larkin
Taos. Her maternal
grandparents are Eva and Fernando Perez. Her
paternal grandparents are Flora and Antonio
Loya.
— Teresa Dovalpage
Princesa Loya’s Sponsors
Alex and Traci O. Filiss
Bent Street Café & Deli
Clifford J. Johnson Esq.
Crystal Ormerod and Valerie Montoya
Bella and Dan Barrone
Dennis L. Santistevan Agency DBA
Farmers Insurance
Dmitri Calvert
Edwardo A. Lima Cairillo
Flora and Jorge Loya
Gayle A. Densow
Health Delights
Juan Márquez
La Tierra Mineral Gallery
Luis Pérez
Manzanares Law Office
Michael Dean, 95.9 The Mountain
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Michael J. Suazo
Mitchell Theaters
Moby Dickens Book Store
Randall Lumber and Hardware
Ray Martínez
Reynaldo Rivera
Sylvia and Lipio Mondragón
Tanya Loya
Taos Academy — Karen M. Moulton
Taos Cookery
Taos Offroad Performance
Harwood Museum
Toby Lavadie
Terry Boettcher
Twirl Toy Store & Play Space
Val Espinoza
William A. Esquibel
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Crestina Quindaro Sarah Medina
P
rincesa Crestina Quindaro
Sarah Medina
is 17 years old. She
is a 2013 Taos High
School graduate. She
has participated in
Taos varsity cheerleading for four years
and the UCA All
American Cheerleading for three
years. Medina was a
member of the Poetry Society and the
Leadership Council
sponsored by Taos
High School.
“I have many
interests — sports,
writing and music
among them — but
my favorite one is
cooking,” she said.
She was a member of the Taos High School
culinary arts program and took part in competitions held for ProStart, a National Restaurant
Association Educational Foundation program
for high school students, and SkillsUSA, an or-
ganization made up
of students, teachers
and industry professionals.
“My grandma
Lilly Vigil taught
me how to make
tamales, tortillas and
biscochitos,” the
Princesa said.
Medina’s mother
was a Reina in 1966
and her sister in
1996. “I am happy to
be a Princesa now,”
she said.
She plans to
attend New Mexico
State University to
pursue a career in
culinary arts. “I’d like
to become a gourTina Larkin
met chef,” she said.
Princesa Medina
is the daughter of Teodora and Cipriano Medina
of Taos. Her maternal grandparents are Lilly and
the late Cruz Vigil. Her paternal grandparents
are Juanita and the late Roberto Medina.
— Teresa Dovalpage
Princesa Medina’s Sponsors
1966 Reina de Las Fiestas de Taos
Teodora Vigil-Medina
1996 Reina de Las Fiestas de Taos
Cruzita R. Medina
AC Towing & Transport Service
Bobby Jo and Mary Spears
Cruz and America Medina
Daniella Romero and Maliha
Gonzales
El Taoseño Restaurant
Ernesto and Emy Sue DeHerrera
and Boys
Ernest’s General Plumbing &
Excavating
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Jane Compton O.D.
Michael’s Kitchen
Monica B. Tafoya DBA Smoke &
Mirrors Salon
Phyllis C. and Richard A. Nichols
Paul and Debbie Martínez
Ranchos Plaza Grill
Robert Medina & Sons Concrete
& Sand, Inc.
Ron Salazar
Taos Auto Enthusiasts
Taos County Sheriff’s Posse
Village Shop — Bernabe and
Connie García
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Princesa
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Kathryn Anne Cecilia Valencia
P
rincesa Kathryn
Anne Cecilia
Valencia is 18
years old and a 2013
Taos High School
graduate. She participated in the Taos Poetry Society and the
Speech and Debate
Club sponsored by
Taos High School.
She has volunteered at the Taos
Living Center, been
a mentor at Enos
García Elementary,
and worked the annual enjarre of the
San Francisco de Asis
Church. “My parents
were mayordomos
in the Church,” she
said.
Princesa Valencia enjoys reading, dancing,
poetry, talking and playing the piano.
She stands up for her beliefs. “I am
advocate of Taos Alive, a society united to
reduce substance abuse in Taos County; The
Gay-Straight Alliance
of Taos High; and
SOMOS, the Society
of the Muse of the
Southwest,” she said.
She has published
short stories in the
SOMOS annual
anthology “Chokecherries” and a poem
in a poetry chapbook.
She also performed a
reading of one of her
poems at the Night of
1,000 Stars in 2011.
Her plans are to
attend the University of New Mexico
to pursue a career
in child psychology.
“I’d like to become a
Tina Larkin
school therapist,” she
said.
She is the daughter of Vivian and Frank of
Ranchos De Taos. Her maternal grandparents
are Alice and Max Baca. Her paternal grandparents are Rebecca and Jose Valencia.
— By Teresa Dovalpage
Princesa Valencia’s Sponsors
Angela Oliver
2002 Taos Fiesta Princesa Amanda
Trujillo
Cat Bennett
Chalupp’s Pizza
Chávez Fine Jewelers
Chris Griego and Miriya Griego
Corina and Floyd Grant
Daves Motorcycle Parts & Accessories
David Silva
Dolores and Luis Sánchez Jr. and
Family
El Taoseño Restaurant
Little Fish, LLC DBA Gutiz
Lynn Delmargo
Marissa Herrera
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Mary Jane’s Homecooking
— MaryJane Estrada
Melissa Grijalva
Max and Alice Baca
Paul and Norma Eldredge
Raul McElroy
Grandma Rebecca Valencia
Selena Bañuelos
Sleep Sanctuary
Songs Asian Restaurant
Star Nails
Taos Pizza Outback
Vigil’s Towing United
Vivian Valencia
And Several Anonymous Donations
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Isabella Willard circles on the much loved and historic Tio Vivo.
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SOMOS gets ready
to record memories of Fiestas past
he Taos Fiestas are a centuries-old
celebration held once a year, commemorating the feast day of Santiago and Santa
Ana, patron saints of the town. The 2013 Fiesta
Queen is Angelica Esperanza Rodrígues. Her
crowning will take place in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Friday, July 19, at 5:30 p.m.
There have been many Reinas and many
Fiestas before this one. There are as well many
Taoseños who remember them, and hopefully,
want to share their experiences. The Society
of the Muse of the Southwest (SOMOS), the
literary society of Taos, encourages the community to come and share their memories,
using modern technology to preserve one of
the oldest and more cherished traditions of
our town.
An invitation from SOMOS
SOMOS and the town of Taos are collaborating in a special project that will keep the
memory of previous Fiestas alive and invite
the community to be part of this effort.
Are you a former Reina or Princesa de las
Fiestas de Taos? Have you participated and
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enjoyed the Fiestas before? Do you have any
particular experience about them that you
would like to share? If so, “We want to hear
from you,” says SOMOS Executive Director
Kristina Ortez de Jones.
On Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
the SOMOS headquarters will host a recording booth for people interested in preserving
memories of Fiestas past.
“We look forward to knowing about the
experiences of Taos residents who have participated in the Fiestas, or those who don’t live
in Taos anymore but come here to be part of
the celebration,” said Ortez de Jones. “Las Fiestas de Santiago and Santa Ana are a beloved
tradition and we would like to record as many
details as possible about them.”
The people interested in participating
will have a space in the SOMOS offices with
enough privacy to talk about their memories
in a quiet setting. Each participant will have
around ten minutes of recording time. There
will be a moderator to ask questions and guide
people, interview-style, if necessary.
“But spontaneity is very important too,”
said Ortez de Jones. “These are the kind of sto2013
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and come back to visit more often.
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Look for the many things we will be doing to reach out to
Amigos de Taos, including our booth at the Fiestas, where you
can get your free Amigos packet. You can also register
for prizes from Ojo Caliente, The Historic Taos Inn, Museum
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Taos Fiesta Council
2013 Plaza Entertainment Schedule
Fr iday, July 19
Noon-12:30 p.m. — Spanish Sound Track
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Dickie Cordóva
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Mystic Dance
2:30-3:30 p.m. — The UZ Band
3:30-4 p.m. — Niños Bailadores
4-5 p.m. — Legacy of Santa Fe
5-6 p.m. — Catalina Río Fernandez and Flamenco Nuevo México
5:30-6:45 p.m. — Fiesta Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe
6:45-7 p.m. — Procession with mariachi
6-7 p.m. — The Fun Adixx
7-8 p.m. — Opening Ceremonies on Taos Plaza
8-10 p.m. — Mariachi Encantadores del Río Grande
10 p.m. — Plaza closes
Saturday, July 20
9-10 a.m. — Mariachi Capitaleño
10-10:30 a.m. — Children’s Parade/Mariachi
10:30-11 a.m. — Mariachi Capitaleño
11 a.m.-noon — Mystic Dance
Noon-1 p.m. — Baile Ilusion
1-2 p.m. — The Legacy Band of Colorado Springs
2-3 p.m. — Los Zapateados
3-4 p.m. — The Tanya Griego Band
4-5 p.m. — Baile Español
5-6 p.m. — Monica Yvette y Grupo Confianza
6-7 p.m. — Lydia Rael and Baile Folkloriko de Santa Fe
7-8 p.m. — Suave
8-9 p.m. — Ana Maria
9-10 p.m. — Izcalli In Nanantzin (Danza Azteca)
10 p.m. — Plaza closes
Sunday, July 21
9:30-10:30 a.m. — St. Francis Choir
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Audrey Davis Trio
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Trio Los Gallos
Noon — Historical Parade
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Ernestine Romero
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Dwayne Ortega
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Mezcal
3:30-4 p.m. — Special Community Presentation
4-5 p.m. — Gonzalo
5-6 p.m. — Severo Martínez y Fuego
6-7 p.m. — Darren Cordóva y Calor
7 p.m. — Closing ceremonies
* Italicized performers have donated their time, talent and performance
to the community. The council thanks each of them for their generosity.
Scedule is subject to change. Up-to-date information can be found at
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Fiesta Council
Taos Fiesta Council works tirelessly
to keep traditions alive
“A centuries-old Fiesta celebrating the gathering of generations to enjoy delicious cuisine,
traditional music, and fellowship, while honoring the cultural uniqueness of Taos.”
T
his is the basis for the Taos Fiesta Council’s Mission. Through the years themes
have changed, dedications have been
made and honorees have been recognized,
Reina’s and Princesa’s have been crowned, and
Grand Marshalls have varied, but the traditions, and values of this incredibly significant
event remain unchanged.
Fiestas are a time for families, friends and
visitors alike to gather in celebration of life’s
abundant blessings. It’s a given that you will
see someone you haven’t seen in ages and find
the time to actually sit down and visit with
them (comadrear). That special someone in
your childhood, the high school classmate
you lost touch with after graduation, that
Taoseño you don’t see any more, except during
Fiesta time. Weddings, class reunions, family
reunions and other special events — even a
softball tournament — are scheduled specifically to coincide with Fiesta weekend.
This is precisely the reason the tradition of Fiestas must be kept alive.
The Taos Fiesta Council is grate-
ful for Taos’ ancestors who had the vision to
bring community and family together once
a year to celebrate one another, along with
our history. We live for today and plan for our
future, but we must never forget our past to
know where we come from and remember
those who forged our path for us to move
forward.
It is also noteworthy to emphasize the
Fiestas direct, overall economic impact for
Taos as a whole. The community has continued to embrace “Fiestas” and has voted this
historical celebration the “Best of Taos” yearly
since the contest’s inception. The Taos Fiesta
Council works tirelessly throughout the year to
continue to bring the Taos Fiestas to fruition.
The community’s exceptional support is the
motivation behind the Council’s efforts year
after year in maintaining such a vital event in
Taos County.
Thank you former Fiesta Council members
for your selfless dedication and personal time
to the Fiestas. Thank you, Taoseños, for your
support in honoring Taos’ ancestor’s vision
and in helping us to preserve our traditions.
¡Que Viva Taos! ¡Que Vivan las Fiestas!
¡Que Vivan los Taoseños!
Cariñosamente,
El Concilio de las Fiestas de Taos
2013 Taos Fiesta Council, Inc.
Officers
Don Francisco Trujillo II,
President
Kathleen Branchal,
Vice- President
Joseph Quintana, Treasurer
Anna Herrera, Secretary
Members
Christine Barela
Joaquin Gonzales
Christina Rose Martinez
Donna Jo Martínez
Durin McCash
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Manuel Medina
Remedios “Remi” Medina
Jasmine Peralta
Evangeline ‘Vangie’
Romero
Sonya F. Romero
Bernadette Trujillo
Teresa Trujillo
Elma Vigil
Auxiliary
Edward “Bardo” Coca
Jose Coca
Kesha Dudley
Andy Fambro
Charlotte Perez Fambro
LeAndra Medina-Gordon
Reuben Martínez
Theresa Martínez
Angelica Miera
Daniel Miera
Renetta Miera
Christina Montez
Ronald Montez
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Peralta
Celsa Vigil
Patrick Vigil
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E
ddie and Anna Abeyta have been
selected by the Taos Fiesta Council as
the official 2013 Grand Marshals of the
Historical Parade to be held Sunday, July 21,
at noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Abeyta have been married for
45 years. They are blessed with two children,
Lisa Abeyta-Valerio, vice principal at Taos
High School and Eddie Joe Abeyta, a firefighter
with the Taos Fire Department. They have six
grandchildren — the eldest, Leah Abeyta, was
a Taos Fiesta Princesa in 2007. Their children
and grandchildren are involved in the Fiestas
in one way or another, establishing their own
fiesta memories that they too will treasure.
Eddie was an educator for 30 years and retired as superintendent of the Taos Municipal
School System in 1989. Anna has been a nurse
since 1965 and has been employed at Holy
Cross Hospital for 43 years; she has been chief
nursing officer for the past 17 years.
Eddie and Anna Abeyta have been supporters of the Taos Fiestas since childhood.
Eddie recalls participating in the Fiestas with
his school children’s involvement in the Fiesta
Parade. Eddie joined the Jaycees of Taos and
became very involved with the Fiestas; prior
to the establishment of the current Taos Fiesta
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Council in 1980, the Jaycees would decorate
the plaza with luminarias, arrange for the
Reina selection, sponsor the Queen’s Ball and
even sweep the Plaza after each session.
Anna remembers coming to Taos every
year for Fiestas and staying with grandparents,
Cristoval and Kate Quintana. She, her brother
and uncle would participate in the children’s
parade; their highlight was getting a ticket for
the movies. Hanging out with her friend and
cousin Yolanda Archuleta became a tradition
every year since childhood. To this day, Eddie
and Anna’s out-of-town relatives arrange
their vacations to coincide with the Fiestas,
so essentially it has become a time for family
reunions.
The Taos Fiestas have been an integral
part of the couple’s life, from childhood to the
present. Eddie and Anna bring their folding
chairs (rain or shine) and plunk themselves in
the plaza for three days to thoroughly enjoy
the entertainment throughout the Fiestas.
The traditions that the Fiestas have brought to
Taos as a community and to the Abeyta family
will always be treasured.
In light of the honor of being grand marshals, the Abeytas say, “¡Que Viva la Fiesta de
Taos! God Bless and Enjoy!”
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Dedicated in Honor of Rosemary Vigil
T
he Taos
Fiesta Council
respectfully
dedicates the 2013
Fiestas de Taos
in memory and
honor of Rosemary
Vigil for her lifelong
commitment and
dedication to our
children, and to the
preservation of our
centuries-old tradition of Las Fiestas
de Taos. Vigil, a Taos
educator, was born
on Aug. 19, 1968,
in Taos, to Adelmo
and Regina Vigil
and went on to be
with the Lord earlier
this year. She was a
resident of Arroyo Hondo.
In speaking with family and friends, they
had this to say about Rosemary:
As a little girl, Vigil demonstrated her intelligence, kindness and attractiveness; she was
the family’s little jolly girl, bringing everybody
in the family ceaseless laughter, lightheartedness, and fun. Whatever she set her mind to,
she did a great job; her interests were very
diverse; she was naturally openhearted,
energetic, verbal and communicative. With
everyone, whether relatives, family friends, or
neighbors — young or old — without exception she would develop meaningful relationships and make them happy.
Conserving the culture, traditions and
language in her community was especially
important to Rose. The Fiestas de Taos were
on the top of her list. Since her childhood she
attended the Fiestas with her family. As an
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adult, she would
wake up early each
morning of the
Fiestas and leave
immediately for
Taos Plaza. She
didn’t want anyone
to take her favorite
spot on the plaza,
since she had to
have the best view
of the stage to enjoy the entertainment throughout
each day.
She was also
very involved in
her church community, belonging
to the restoration
courtesy photo
committee of Our
Lady of Sorrows
Catholic Church in Arroyo Hondo, where she
taught the youth in preparation of receiving
the sacraments of Confirmation and First
Holy Communion.
Vigil set her life career goals early on,
determined to go abroad to see the world and
become an independent and well-educated
woman; she knew what she needed and never
wavered in pursuing those goals. She entered a
profession dedicated to helping young people
achieve their full potential. In her career in
education she worked diligently, and as a
result shaped students’ lives. She taught more
than just science, math and language — she
taught her students to live. Vigil was a pillar
of support, an epitome of strength, as loving
as a mother, as strict as a father, as caring as a
friend, a disciplinarian, yet always so approachable and warm at heart. Her teachings
will live long through the lives of her students.
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The royal lineage:
Las Reinas throughout Fiestas history
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1992
1970
Juliette Elizabeth Rebekah
Peralta
Leandra Medina
Carla Martínez
Katrina Lucero
Yvonne Santistevan
Gina Varos
Carman Mares
Albertina Espinoza
Teodora Vigil (Medina)
Denise Jeantete
Lupe Valerio (Dominguez)
Fatima Suazo
Sylvia Struck (Roybal)
Stephanie Córdova
Frances Cohn (Miller)
Erlinda Sanchez
Gleecy Martínez (Buttler)
Wenda Martínez
Maida Mares (Martínez)
Judy Suazo
Rosalie Otero
Carmen Vigil
Elizabeth Naomi Varos
Lorraine Romero
Diana Rael
Darlene Vigil
Martha Martínez
Natalie Padilla
Manuelita Mondragón
(Mullins)
2011
Anna Eloisa Vásquez
2010
Desiree Briana Apodaca
2009
Angelica Lydia Salazar
2008
Amogene Olaya Martínez
2007
Ana Alicia Romero
2006
Micayla Corral-Jeantete
2005
Maria Elena Martínez
2005
Elena Villafranca
2004
Stephanie Romero
2003
Jessica Quintana
2002
Contessa Trujillo
2001
Sonya Francesca Romero
2000
Crystal Martínez
1999
Maya Martínez
1998
Samantha Gallegos
1997
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Diana Valerio
1977
Grace Coca (Chávez)
1976
Gina Ortiz (Osburn)
Monica Tafoya
1975
Crucita Roberta Medina
The late Veronica Romo
(Miera)
1996
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Roxanne Anderson Pérez
1995
Evelyn Trujillo
1994
Karina Gallegos
1993
Santana Tafoya
1974
Bernice Sandoval
1973
Carman Ledoux
1968
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Stella Martínez
1953
Lucille Trujillo
1952
Cecilia Martínez y Salazar
Torres
1949
Lucille Ortiz
1948
Porferia Valerio
1936
1972
Alice Martínez (Knight)
Christine Mondragón
(Vargas)
Marcia Anaya (Wheaton)
1971
1927
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2013 Fiesta de Taos
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Las Fiestas de Taos, a tradicional celebration honoring the two saints of Taos
(Santa Ana and Santiago), has been a mainstay of Hispanic culture for generations.
Plaza.
in 1940 on Taos
Fiestas parade
File Photo
File Photo
La Reina Anciana Rufina Salazar and her husband
Cipriano Salazar, dancing at Fiestas in 1992.
File Photo
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